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2026 Toyota bZ4X price and specs

The slow-selling Toyota bZ4X is now better value than ever, gaining more standard equipment and mechanical enhancements at lower prices than before.

Cadillac readies more affordable luxury SUV for Australia

William Stopford

Cadillac readies more affordable luxury SUV for Australia

American luxury brand Cadillac will introduce the Optiq here in 2026, with some key specifications revealed in government documents but pricing and equipment yet to be confirmed.

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The Chinese brand looking beyond SUVs for Australia

Xpeng has evaluation examples of a handful of its sedans here, and is weighing a local launch for at least one of them.

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2026 GWM Ora 5: Cutesy electric SUV spied ahead of expected Australian launch

Damion Smy

2026 GWM Ora 5: Cutesy electric SUV spied ahead of expected Australian launch

GWM’s electric SUV has been spied in Europe, indicating it will export its latest model beyond China – and all but confirms Australia.

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Australian Government wants EV, PHEV owners to start sending power to the grid

Damion Smy

Australian Government wants EV, PHEV owners to start sending power to the grid

The newly announced Vehicle-Grid Network is part of a plan to establish Australia as a leader in vehicle-to-grid technology.

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2026 Toyota bZ4X prices slashed by thousands despite extensive updates

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2026 Toyota bZ4X prices slashed by thousands despite extensive updates

Toyota has slashed prices by up to $10,000 for its slow-selling bZ4X EV despite an update bringing more power, range and kit... and despite a previous vow not to slash prices.

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2026 KGM Musso EV: Nine things we like

SPONSORED: Australia’s most affordable all-electric dual-cab ute – by at least $30,000 – comes courtesy of KGM.

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Chinese brand improving Australian parts supply, but says there’s a “disconnect in expectations”

Xpeng's local distributor has said the wait time for parts out of China for its G6 mid-size SUV is continuing to shrink.

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Supercars, MPVs, sports wagons: Everything this Chinese luxury brand wants for Australia

If the Denza B5 and B8 off-road SUVs do well in Australia, a world of other Chinese premium products could become available in our market.

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Petrol and diesel lose out as electrified cars near 30 per cent of the new-car market

Alborz Fallah

Petrol and diesel lose out as electrified cars near 30 per cent of the new-car market

Petrol and diesel are losing share as electrified cars approach 30 per cent of Australia’s new-car market, even with Tesla sales falling.

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Kia Niro EV runout stock nearly cleared, Hybrid days numbered

James Wong

Kia Niro EV runout stock nearly cleared, Hybrid days numbered

Kia Australia has nearly cleared final stocks of its Niro EV, and it seems the Niro Hybrid mightn't be far off as the next-gen Seltos looms.

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2026 Nissan NX8 SUV revealed as electric Toyota Kluger rival

Damion Smy

2026 Nissan NX8 SUV revealed as electric Toyota Kluger rival

Nissan has revealed a new large electric and extended-range electric SUV in China that could be exported to markets like ours.

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Automakers, nations ask EU to relax 2035 combustion engine ban for new cars

Derek Fung

Automakers, nations ask EU to relax 2035 combustion engine ban for new cars

The EU's 2035 ban on new cars with petrol and diesel engines could be watered down in a relief package being prepared for the auto industry.

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BYD Sealion 7 deals: December cashback offer brings thousands in savings

William Stopford

BYD Sealion 7 deals: December cashback offer brings thousands in savings

You can save $4000 on a BYD Sealion 7 Premium, but the offer is only available until December 14.

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2026 Kia EV4 Fastback will arrive in January to take on Tesla Model 3

James Wong

2026 Kia EV4 Fastback will arrive in January to take on Tesla Model 3

Kia's new EV4 Fastback lands next month to take on Tesla and BYD, with over 600km of range and a likely starting price under $50,000.

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Lexus LFA Concept detailed: Iconic name resurrected for supercar EV

William Stopford

Lexus LFA Concept detailed: Iconic name resurrected for supercar EV

The Lexus LFA name has been dusted off, but its V10 engine hasn't. This new concept bearing the name is an electric supercar instead.

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US EV slump points to a hybrid-heavy future for Australia

Alborz Fallah

US EV slump points to a hybrid-heavy future for Australia

New data from the US and Australia shows EV sales stalling while hybrids and plug-in hybrids drive most of the growth in electrified vehicle demand.

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2026 Toyota bZ4X price and specs

Cadillac readies more affordable luxury SUV for Australia

The Chinese brand looking beyond SUVs for Australia

2026 GWM Ora 5: Cutesy electric SUV spied ahead of expected Australian launch

Australian Government wants EV, PHEV owners to start sending power to the grid

2026 Toyota bZ4X prices slashed by thousands despite extensive updates

2026 KGM Musso EV: Nine things we like

Chinese brand improving Australian parts supply, but says there’s a “disconnect in expectations”

Supercars, MPVs, sports wagons: Everything this Chinese luxury brand wants for Australia

Petrol and diesel lose out as electrified cars near 30 per cent of the new-car market

Kia Niro EV runout stock nearly cleared, Hybrid days numbered

2026 Nissan NX8 SUV revealed as electric Toyota Kluger rival

Automakers, nations ask EU to relax 2035 combustion engine ban for new cars

BYD Sealion 7 deals: December cashback offer brings thousands in savings

2026 Kia EV4 Fastback will arrive in January to take on Tesla Model 3

Lexus LFA Concept detailed: Iconic name resurrected for supercar EV

US EV slump points to a hybrid-heavy future for Australia